Warehouse - Lead (A Shift)

Polytainers•Lee's Summit, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Lead is responsible for the daily leadership and coordination of all shop-floor functions and activities with their shift, helping to ensure the continuous and efficient operation of the department and to foster and support a positive work environment.

Requirements

Educational Requirements: High School Diploma, post-secondary education preferred
Minimum Experience/Field: Minimum 2 years of warehouse experience, preferably in a supervisory capacity
Licenses/Permits Required: Valid Forklift license, a counterbalance and reach truck
Communication Skills: must have good command of the English language both verbal and written
Knowledge of HACCP and WHMIS

Nice To Haves

Additional Education/Experience/Skills: Previous experience in a lean manufacturing environment and previous experience with 5S, Six sigma and TPS, preferred

Responsibilities

Forklift Operation & On-Floor Supervision Distributing product, raw materials and scrap within Molding, Printing and Warehouse departments
Assist with order picking and staging areas – goal is to ensure as many loads as possible are picked and loaded
Using RF scanner to record movement of product
Loading and unloading of product onto trailers
Reconcile and investigate scanning errors when possible
Plant & Equipment Safety Ensures all team members are trained and performing in a safe and efficient manner
Be involved in the accident/incident program; determine root causes, corrective actions and following-up to ensure completion
Correct unsafe acts or conditions, ensuring health and safety policies are followed
Perform daily unplanned inspections. Ensure that inspection is appropriately documented
Administration Preparation of all shipping documentation
Ensure proper manpower staffing allocation
Ensure production quality meets customer standards
Planning and loading of trailers for city deliveries and inter-warehouse transfers
Advise truck drivers as to shipping direction
Transferring Resin from Railcar Receiving resin deliveries and ensuring the proper hook up and use of the silo system (required to stoop or lift up the 40lbs)
Obtaining samples from each bunk (4 in each railcar) and sending to Quality Department for analysis
Direct Reports on Shift Include: Forklift Operators and Company Truck Drivers